New UMD student project: one campus, five outdoor pianos
If you’ve ever wanted to stop and play piano on your way to class, now you can.
College Park Academy online curriculum leads to high test scores
The academy’s eighth graders outperformed the average high school test scores for Algebra I in Prince George’s County.
UMD University Senate considers new undergraduate major in public policy
The proposal for the new program will be heard on the University Senate’s floor on April 20.
Calvert Hills awaits community garden pending WMATA approval
At least 20 people would be able to use the community garden at once.
UMD students, College Park residents come together for Good Neighbor Day
Rain and wind didn’t stop 400 people from volunteering with community cleanup efforts.
UMD researchers among first ever to observe supernova shockwave flash
Scientists caught the flash of a shockwave from an exploding star — known by astronomers as “shock breakout” — thanks to NASA’s Kepler space telescope.
UMD institutional review on controversial chocolate milk study urges policy changes and return of funding
The committee noted “a concerning lack of understanding of the basic principles of conflict of interest in research at all levels of the process.”
Greek life governing bodies create positions focused on diversity
The new position aims to bring discussions about diversity in Greek life to the forefront.
UMD students in SAE chapter shave their heads for fraternity member fighting cancer
The fraternity now has 14 bald heads instead of one.
MaryPIRG works to save the bees, finds support from UMD students
They’re not alone — they’re also forming a “bee coalition.”